Most industries/sectors still seem below the 80% of men’s wages mark.
I am tempted to switch over into construction…
very handy with a hammer, but such an unfortunate accident if I happen to nail any scrotums to a plank of wood.
Bear in mind that these are averages. That means some women might be getting slightly more than the 80%, but, there will be some getting LESS than 80% of the male wage.
Most industries/sectors still seem below the 80% of men’s wages mark.
I am tempted to switch over into construction…
very handy with a hammer, but such an unfortunate accident if I happen to nail any scrotums to a plank of wood.
Hahahaha I hate when that “happens”, lol
workplace accidents can and do happen
(not sure if that was a threat or promise)
LOOK AT ALL THAT CIS PRIVILEGE!
Seriously though, that is fucked up.
Bear in mind that these are averages. That means some women might be getting slightly more than the 80%, but, there will be some getting LESS than 80% of the male wage.
I thought this chart was also a nice companion to your post.
http://kaysteiger.com/2011/08/05/chart-of-the-day-the-most-depressing-pay-gap-statistic-youve-seen-today/